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Thursday, December 24, 2015

I've been really busy these past couple of weeks and finally have the time to relax and update the blog. I'll be posting many of the looks from my Instagram to the blog over the next few days, so stay tuned! xx

P.S. Anyone else kind of alarmed that you could go outside in December without a coat and not freeze?

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Currently obsessing over thigh-highs and this cross-strap top. I could seriously live in thigh-high boots for the remainder of Autumn/Winter, if the weather permits. These boots in particular are a bit uncomfortable over prolonged periods of time, though I just purchased a new, more practical pair that will probably replace these as my go-to's.

The top is my absolutely current favourite, and will surely get enough wears this season. And since you have all been asking, it's from Chicwish! (it comes in black, nude, and red)

In other news, I shattered the screen of my IPhone.......a.k.a no more selfies for a while. I guess it was bound to happen, I've probably dropped it over a hundred times and it just now decides it's had enough. Oh well, maybe it's a sign that I should get off of Insta and study for the million finals and papers I'm drowning in. I cannot wait for this semester to be over, see you on the other side!! x

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

I suppose the only downside to this all-black outfit is that it looks like I'm wearing loose fitted pants, and not the killer thigh-highs I'm obsessed with. Though I will be honest, these boots were not made for walking! Beauty is pain, ladies.

I adore this maroon coat from Chicwish and really hope to get more wears out of it before the dreadful weather hits us. It's thick enough for the Fall breeze but I'd stick to the wool coats and parkas after the first snow fall.

Monday, November 16, 2015

This is a long overdue post that has for the most part, has passed in the media but I wanted to voice my opinion on the topic regardless.

I'm sure by now you've all heard of the ex-blogger and her blast against social media. The former Instagram model has a large following but recently deleted her photos, changing course entirely. She claims that "social media is a lie," and she will no longer allow social media to take advantage of her and depict her as someone she's not. I've been seeing her story on pretty much every social media platform, and it seems that many people are agreeing with her, as if she was the first individual to experience this "revelation". First of all, I believe that social media is not a lie. Social media is what you make it. If you choose to sell yourself out for a couple of $$ and post scandalous and revealing photos for no other reason that for "likes" and praise from strangers around the globe, I'm sorry to say, but you (and your media accounts) can be called a lie, not social media as a whole.

I have to admit, I've been there. There have been times where I believed that I wasn't good enough, or did not have enough followers or likes. I thought I'd never be as popular as these established bloggers that get paid to travel the world in the latest trends. I've felt like I had to post certain content or people wouldn't be interested in my life. But then I realized, that's not why I started my blog or Instagram account. I started it to share my outfits and snaps from my daily life, and suddenly I was okay with the feedback I was getting.

All social media platforms allow us to post content at our own free will, similarly, we are not forced or binded by any inherent agreement to post anything based on criteria. Don't blame social media for twisting the truth because you wanted your fifteen minutes of fame, got a little more, and now decided that it's no longer what you want. I agree that social media contributes to the unrealistic expectations we set for ourselves, and many-a-times, it is a negative influence to young people. However, we should all take responsibility for our own decisions and accept that there are many factors in play here. To any blogger, it's common knowledge that if you have established yourself well enough, you will likely be paid to post content wearing brands or advertising products. There's no lie there, but everyone still has a choice. Make the right choices for yourself. Don't blame a global platform for your poor decisions.

What are your thoughts and opinions on this issue? Let me know in the comments below!

Saturday, November 14, 2015

I'm feeling some major Men in Black vibes today, and loving the simplicity of an all-black look. November has been sending us mixed signals, like do you want me to stick with the Winter parkas or will I be okay in this Fall coat? And for how long? Seriously.

Aside from weather, we're in that not-so-scenic phase. Most of the leaves have fallen and the beauty is now just the sound of dried leaves beneath our feet. I was really hoping to get to shoot more Autumn looks but that's what happens when school gets in the way of blogging. Oh well!

Monday, November 9, 2015

Simple outfits and graffiti walls lead to impromptu photoshoots at the Annex. Monochrome or black-on-black are my go-to's for an everyday look, especially when school gets too hectic to care about the latest trends.